Pioneer PLX-1000 Turntable
Original price was: 800,00 €.729,00 €Current price is: 729,00 €.
The Pioneer PLX-1000 is a manual analogue direct-drive turntable intended for personal listening and DJ performances. According to the seller, the platter reaches 33 1/3 rpm in 0.3 seconds, keeping the wait after start-up short. Three tempo ranges and a reset button help control playback speed. As there is no integrated phono preamplifier, a PHONO input or separate phono preamplifier is required.
The Pioneer PLX-1000 turntable is a manual analogue direct-drive model designed for personal record listening and live DJ performances. According to the seller, the platter reaches 33 1/3 rpm in 0.3 seconds. This reduces the wait after starting, while the manual controls leave playback operation in the user’s hands.
Direct drive and vibration damping
The aluminium platter has a 9 mm-thick vibration-damping surface. This layer helps reduce vibrations transmitted to the platter. The direct-drive motor turns the platter without an intermediate belt-drive mechanism. This construction is suited to frequent starting, stopping and playback-speed adjustments.
Playback speed control
The control layout provides easy access to the tempo slider, start and stop button, and speed markings. Three tempo ranges let you select the appropriate degree of adjustment for different mixing tasks. A dedicated tempo reset button returns playback to the record’s nominal speed.
Before playback, select 33 1/3 or 45 rpm according to the marking on the record. There is no need to adjust the tempo when listening to an album at its standard speed. For DJ work, the adjustment helps match the tempos of different recordings.
Connecting the turntable to an audio system
The audio signal is carried through RCA connections. There is no integrated phono preamplifier, so the turntable must be connected to an amplifier’s PHONO input. If the amplifier does not have this input, a separate phono preamplifier is required between the turntable and a line-level input.
The RCA and power connections are positioned for convenient access when setting up the system. There is no USB port, so the turntable cannot send digital audio directly to a computer.
Tonearm and phono cartridge
The S-shaped tonearm is designed for use with a replaceable phono cartridge. The installed cartridge can be changed when a different cartridge is preferred. After replacing it, the cartridge settings must be adjusted appropriately before playing a record.
Choosing a suitable location
Place this 14.6 kg turntable on a level, sturdy piece of furniture capable of supporting its weight. Leave enough space around the cabinet to reach the controls and connect the cables without placing them under tension. Avoid surfaces that are easily disturbed by footsteps or nearby loudspeakers. The platter’s vibration-damping surface does not remove the need for a stable base.
Technical specifications
| Model | Pioneer PLX-1000 |
|---|---|
| Type | Manual analogue direct-drive turntable |
| Intended use | Personal listening and live DJ performances |
| Motor | High-torque direct-drive motor |
| Record speeds | 33 1/3 and 45 rpm |
| Start-up time | According to the seller, reaches 33 1/3 rpm in 0.3 seconds |
| Playback speed adjustment | Yes, with three tempo ranges |
| Tempo reset | Dedicated reset button |
| Controls | Easily accessible tempo, start and stop controls |
| Speed control | Speed markings |
| Platter | Aluminium |
| Vibration damping | 9 mm-thick platter surface |
| Tonearm | S-shaped |
| Cartridge replacement | The installed phono cartridge can be replaced |
| Phono preamplifier | Not integrated |
| Audio connections | RCA |
| Power connection | Conveniently accessible |
| USB port | Not included |
| External dimensions | 45.3 × 35.3 × 15.9 cm |
| Weight | 14.6 kg |
FAQ
What is required to connect the turntable to an amplifier?
Use the amplifier’s PHONO input. If the amplifier does not have one, you will need a separate phono preamplifier and an available line-level input.
How do I choose the correct record speed?
Follow the speed marking on the record or its sleeve. Selecting the wrong speed will change both the tempo and pitch of the music.
Can records be digitised via USB?
Not directly, because the turntable does not have a USB port. Digitising records requires separate audio equipment with a suitable analogue signal input.
Can the phono cartridge be replaced?
Yes. The installed cartridge is replaceable. After fitting a replacement, it must be set up correctly before you begin listening to records.
How much space does the turntable require?
Allow for an area larger than the cabinet’s 45.3 × 35.3 cm footprint. Additional space is needed for the connections, cables and convenient access to the controls.
